Strait of Hormuz Pressure: Iran’s ability to enforce a blockade is weakening as US strikes degrade coastal radar and tankers increasingly move with reduced electronic visibility, helping oil flows recover and lifting Brent toward six-week highs. Gulf Escalation & Retaliation: Iran warns South Korea against any military role in Hormuz operations, while Iran’s parliament speaker says US energy firms in the region are exposed to retaliation if Washington strikes again. Lebanon Front: Israel carried out a new wave of strikes in southern Lebanon, killing 12 in Kfar Rumman as it says it is targeting Hezbollah infrastructure while claiming it remains committed to the ceasefire. West Bank Violence & Sanctions Politics: Settler violence flared in the West Bank with Israeli forces killing Palestinians during raids, as the UK prepares sanctions on Israeli settlement-linked activity—sparking debate inside Europe over how far to go. Iran’s Economic Fallout: The rial hit another record low amid intensifying US sanctions and a naval blockade, with ordinary Iranians blaming the regime for prioritizing regional ambitions over livelihoods. Regional Governance & Energy Relief: Jordan’s king ordered a unified national climate-finance strategy, while India moved LPG refill booking to a uniform 25-day interval for urban and rural users after Middle East-linked supply strain eased. Iraq-US Transition Risk: Iraq’s lawmakers are debating whether the September 30 weapons handover deadline for Iran-backed factions could trigger US sanctions or financial pressure if disarmament stalls.